Article & Photography by Chi Binghui
Izu is one of Japan’s hot spring havens, but Western Izu is less accessible than Eastern or Central Izu, so fewer domestic travelers visit. However, Western Izu boasts stunning seaside sunsets and a more relaxed pace, making it well worth the extra effort for hot spring enthusiasts seeking a tranquil getaway.
Western-Japanese-style premium rooms, starting from ¥52,500 per night with two meals included.
Crystal View Hotel stands out from typical Japanese hot spring inns. As its name implies, it embraces a Western style, yet the fusion of traditional Japanese and Southern European charm feels effortlessly cohesive. Guests can enjoy both a hinoki (cypress) bathhouse and a Roman-style pure white tub, experiencing two distinct sensations in one stay.
Japanese-style large bath.
Features an elegant European bath with white Roman columns.
From the exterior to the lobby, guests are greeted by a warm, golden-toned, opulent space. The ceiling and staircase exude a Western palace aesthetic, adorned with abundant candles whose flickering flames create a dreamy, romantic ambiance. Delicate shell decorations and ornaments are especially appealing to female guests, while the grand banquet hall is often reserved for wedding receptions.
Romantic candlelit lobby (drag your mouse to change the view)
The hotel is situated between Lover’s Cape and Golden Cape, compact in size with around eighty rooms, all boasting prime oceanfront locations. The special premium rooms feature a duplex design—one level as a living room, the other as a cozy bedroom—with the bathroom located on the upper floor. Every angle offers sweeping sea views, allowing guests to wake up to the ocean from their beds in the morning and admire the natural beauty of the Ukusu Onsen area.
Western-Japanese-style premium room (drag your mouse to change the view)
For many women, a dream wedding involves tying the knot in an overseas church, and Crystal View Hotel makes that possible without leaving Japan. Couples can experience the charm of an overseas wedding here, with the hotel’s naturally lit chapel offering panoramic views of Suruga Bay as soon as the curtains are drawn. When sunlight floods the chapel, the atmosphere radiates pure joy.
A sacred and dreamy chapel is the ultimate wedding venue for girls—simple yet solemn.
- Crystal View Hotel
Address: 2102-1, Ukusu, Nishiizu-cho, Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Transportation: A 10-minute drive from Futo Port. Alternatively, take the Nishiizu Tokai Bus bound for Futo Matsuzaki from Shuzenji Station (approx. 75 minutes), alighting at Crystal Beach.
Phone: 0558551111
Crystal View Hotel official website: http://www.crystal-view.jp/
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